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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127, 1,690.50 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127, 1,690.50 and 357.50 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127 : 1,690.50 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127/1,690.50 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127x = 1,690.50 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127x = 604,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,353.75/1,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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